INHUMAN - Chapter Two: Seeing Red - Need Characters!

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               The rate at which technology has advanced is increasing exponentially.  In the distant future, technology has become super-integrated with human society.  Things such as humanoid robots and advanced virtual-intelligences have become a common item in the average household.  The most recent trend however, is permanent mechanical body-modifications.  Once reserved for use only in military and law-enforcement settings, these modifications have made their way into the blackmarket, becoming available in criminal organizations and among civilians.  These body-modifications can provide numerous benefits, ranging from simple limb replacements to optical and cerebral implants.  These black market modifications have never been known to be the highest of quality, or come from the most legitimate sources, which often causes problems with those who choose to invest in them.

               This is a text-based roleplay revolving around a small group of victims portrayed by you, the forumers.  Your character, a small time criminal in the fictional city of Aurum - the neon-filled industrial capital of Earth - has received an outdated black market body-modification.  You soon discover that the outdated body-modification uses a power supply that leaks small amounts of radiation that slowly poisoned its users before it was replaced, and your power supply has had its power regulator removed, causing it to leak radiation at an accelerated rate.  Unsure of how long you have to live, you team up with other criminals who have received these faulty modifications from the same doctor to hunt him down, no matter the cost, in order to save your life.

               The rules are your standard roleplaying rules: no metagame, no powergame, etc., but with a few added rules.

• Because this game relies on players to work together, no player may kill another player.
• Don't be unrealistic.  Sure, this is a cyberpunk/sci-fi type roleplay, so it's hard to tell what's realistic and what's not, but at least use common sense.  If it seems ridiculous, don't do it, or ask first.
• No asspull.  Don't just pull items and weapons out of thin-air.  It ruins the fun for everyone.
• Don't be a richard, no one likes a richard.  We're here to have fun.  You may not like a person, and I'm not asking you to, just tolerate them.

Simple, right?  Right.

               Now we're onto everyone's favorite part:  the characters.  So here's the deal, each character will start out with a body-modification that they make up.  Nothing over the top, I won't be accepting characters with ridiculous modifications (e.g. invincibility, mind reading, invisibility, no super hero type stuff).  Characters are allowed to start with weapons, but limit it to things that common thugs would have.  Pistols, blades, etc.  No military grade hardware - not yet, anyways.  It's preferred you keep weapons un-named, as we are in a future setting and they need to be made up, so I'll make them up for you.

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[i]Character[/i]:
[b]Name[/b]:
[b]Age[/b]:
[b]Physical Description[/b]
[quote author=Inventory][b]Pockets[/b]:
[b]Backpack/Purse/Satchel[/b]: (Remove if not applicable)
[b]Weapons[/b]:
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[b]Body Modification[/b]: Please title your modification and explain its purpose/function here.  You will be notified if it is not approved.
[b]Short backstory[/b]: This is optional, remove if left blank.
[b]Reference picture(s)[/b]: This is optional, remove if left blank.

Break a leg.

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Character:
Name: Archie Atkinson
Age: 22
Physical Description: A tall, level man with a mild case of freckles across the bridge of his nose. Short dark hair and foggy hazel eyes. He likes to wear average-everyday clothing, with the exception of sneakers.

Pockets: Wallet, Swiss Army Knife
Weapons: PD-9 9mm pistol

Body Modification: Mechanical arm prosthetic with a wide range of built-in hacking tools, measuring tools, fixing tools, etc. His arm is basically a sized Swiss Army Knife
Short backstory: Archie is a quiet guy, but an avaricious henchman. He hasn't been on the right road ever since he reached adulthood, so he stumbled into a life of crime. He prefers doing tasks involving tinkering or working with devices, but he isn't afraid to pull the trigger on somebody if needed. He doesn't care for most people, but he sees good in those least expected.
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Character:
Name:  Norum "Valentine" Valentieu
Age:  20
Physical Description:  A man of very short stature (4'5") who has messy brown hair, brown eyes, and bronze-colored skin.

Pockets: Wallet with $130 and a few vouchers
Satchel: Spare pistol mag, augmented automatic screwdriver
Weapons: PD-9 9mm pistol, switch blade

Body Modification:  Speedy running legs with somewhat weak jet boosts that allow him to run at up to 35 mph and jump over 6 feet high.
Short backstory:  Born with a variety of physical disorders that doctors predicted that he wouldn't survive until adulthood and missing legs, Norum has had to live with prosthetic legs all of his life.  Since he grew up in a rather unsavory neighborhood, despite his handicaps, children would often pick on him, and his solution has always been to run whenever possible.  Although his parents had gotten better jobs over time, and his family would normally be able to afford to live in a better place, Norum's medical bills stacked up, and at the cost of helping Norum live a better life, his parents remained in the neighborhood.  His criminal activities up until now has primarily been pickpocketing and stick-ups.
Personality:  Due to his parents love and dedication, he is a bit spoiled, however, because of the neighborhood he grew up in, he is nonetheless a hard worker.
Hope this will do...
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Character:
Name: Elena Adler
Age: 25
Physical Description: Stands at 5'7, small build, slender. Light brown hair, shaved short on the sides and combed over on top. Heterochromatic, one eye is a silvery blue, the other is some mixture of hazel and brown. Pale skin, some freckles on her face.Body Modification: General-Purpose Mind-Net Link, Add-On Medical Neurological Control Implant (w/ Illegal Joywire Modification) , Add-On Ear Augment, Add-On Eye Augment, card reader in her index fingers.
-snip, view post for detailed information-

Short backstory: -snip, view post for backstory-

Character:
Name: Daniel Wicker
Age: 26
Physical Description:Black hair shaved on the sides, brown eye, augmented right eye and ear, wires visibly running from eye/ear down the neck to his biotic arm, wears a black hoodie and sagging blue jeans with white running shoes.  A "wrist PDA" wraps around his left forearm.  Stands at about five feet, nine inches, average build with an intimidating stature.

Pockets: Keychain, wallet with ID and $5
Backpack: Two protein bars, a bottle of water, and a spare change of clothes.
Weapons: PD-9 9mm pistol, switchblade.

Body Modification: Military grade breaching modification:  Biotic right arm with small caliber single shot pistol housed in the wrist.  Sonic imaging hardware, synced with biotic eye and ear.  Fingers launch-able as projectiles in emergencies.
Short backstory: Daniel was exposed to a work related explosion, rendering parts of his right side unusable.  The workplace payed for his hospital bills, but Daniel was terminated as he was no longer able to work.  As a result, Daniel sued and won, using the money to purchase black market augmentations to return to the labor force.
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Character:
Name: Archie Atkinson
Age: 22
Physical Description: A tall, level man with a mild case of freckles across the bridge of his nose. Short dark hair and foggy hazel eyes. He likes to wear average-everyday clothing, with the exception of sneakers.

Pockets: Wallet, Swiss Army Knife
Weapons: Pistol

Body Modification: Mechanical arm prosthetic with a wide range of built-in hacking tools, measuring tools, fixing tools, etc. His arm is basically a sized Swiss Army Knife
Short backstory: Archie is a quiet guy, but an avaricious henchman. He hasn't been on the right road ever since he reached adulthood, so he stumbled into a life of crime. He prefers doing tasks involving tinkering or working with devices, but he isn't afraid to pull the trigger on somebody if needed. He doesn't care for most people, but he sees good in those least expected.

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accepted.  I'll add you when I'm not on mobile.

[SWAT One]

Character:
Name:  Norum Valentieu
Age:  20
Physical Description:  A man of very short stature (4'5") who has messy black hair, brown eyes, and bronze-colored skin.  Prefers to dress somewhat formally.

Pockets:  Wallet with $130 and a few vouchers
Satchel:  Spare pistol mag, augmented automatic screwdriver, smartphone
Weapons:  Pistol, switch blade

Body Modification:  Speedy running legs with somewhat weak jet boosts that allow him to run at up to 35 mph and jump over 6 feet high.
Short Backstory:  Born with a variety of physical disorders that doctors predicted that he wouldn't survive until adulthood and missing legs, Norum has had to live with prosthetic legs all of his life.  Since he grew up in a rather unsavory neighborhood, despite his handicaps, children would often pick on him, and his solution has always been to run whenever possible.  Although his parents had gotten better jobs over time, and his family would normally be able to afford to live in a better place, Norum's medical bills stacked up, and at the cost of helping Norum live a better life, his parents remained in the neighborhood.  His criminal activities up until now has primarily been pickpocketing and stick-ups.  His greatest asset has always been his ability to run, also aided by his small stature.
Personality:  Due to his parents love and dedication, he is a bit spoiled, however, because of the neighborhood he grew up in, he is nonetheless a hard worker.

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accepted.

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Character:
Name:Thomas "Hibiru" Stanley
Age: 20
Physical Description A man who always wears a hoodie( A black one, to be exact), and he doesn't like to show his face. Though, his skin is pale. He wears black gloves and blue jeans. He switches between boots and running shoes as he pleases. and depending on the situation. He has black messy hair.

Pockets:Switch blade, wallet containing $50
Backpack: Pistol. Pack of cigars. Running shoes or boots, depending on the situation.

Body Modification: His right arm has a virtual map on it, and it's his most powerful asset. As the rest of him is average, his right arm is a bit stronger than the average athletic man. Small implants in his eyes allow him to see over the mask covering his face.
Short backstory: He never had a strong relationship with his father and he had a strong one with his mother, as such,
when his mother passed away, he was deeply effected, this forced him to make a strong relationship with his father, as he had no one to go to for help. And he still lives with his father today.
Personality:A little bit over the top sometimes. However, usually calm and laid back. At times he can be a bit immature but at others he can be wise.
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I hope i did this right and didn't screw up.

[SWAT One]

Hyped.

How many people until we start or perhaps at what time will we start?

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I'm going to allow two more players before we start.  we'll probably start (if we've met the desired amount of players) when I get home from work.

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I'm going to allow two more players before we start.  we'll probably start (if we've met the desired amount of players) when I get home from work.

Oh, okay
btw, was my char accepted?

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no, you've been denied, sorry.

your modification is silly, a pair of eyes that can see through a mask that you can poke holes in, and a map on your arm that's available to everyone with a phone or personal digital assistant. 

you may re-apply, but I haven't seen you around before.  I recommend you observe some role play and work on your writing skills before you apply.  you seem like a nice enough guy, I just don't think you're quite cut out for role play yet.  sorry.

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Character:
Name: Vincent Sterling
Age: 36
Physical Description A caucasian man standing at a height of five feet and nine inches, he has short blonde hair neatly combed off to the sides and cut short into a slight fringe, as well as a trimmed beard. He has a rectangular shaped head with a sizable forehead, with a broad jawline and a rounded chin. He has a sizable roman nose, with a light bump along the bridge where black mild rimmed eyeglasses rest. He has flat, thick blond brows and his ears are small and lean outwards slightly, one a noticeably a bit larger than the other. His eyes, a bright hazel, are sunken and with noticeable bags underneath them. His lips are thin and almost in a perpetual frown. Along his face he has slight entrepreneur le scarring across his cheeks, forehead and lip area. His wardrobe is large and varied, but there's one thing that's consistent; His clothing is that of a generic father, from that of a few decades or so back. Usually seen in polo shirts, jeans, sweaters and short, he holds a much more civil appearance than those around him.

Pockets:
Messenger Bag: A roll of duct-tape, a smartphone, a small vial of dimethylmercury, a water bottle, a small dishcloth.
Weapons: A roll of fiber-wire.

Body Modification: BVP-2; Ballistic Vital Plating - Version 2, ballistic plating surgically placed to cover vital areas along the torso, allowing constant body armor; With version 2, it allows for small powered compartments to conceal either holdout weapons or personal items. The plates are placed over the pectorals, the base of the neck, and the belly.
Short backstory: Previously a college student turned criminal after being coerced by a local drug cartel to act as a drug trafficker in order to pay off a debt and to protect relatives from harm. In present days, he's payed off the debt- but remains as a contact to the cartel and on and off trafficker. After all, the pay's awfully handsome, but when sickness hits him- and he later finds it to be radiation poisoning, he's now put in a situation not unlike his previous one- only it's his life on the line.

[SWAT One]

Looks like you've been meth'd.  :P

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accepted, but I'm giving you a pistol, because you're going to need one.

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Character:
Name: Daniel Wicker
Age: 26
Physical Description:Black hair shaved on the sides, brown eye, augmented right eye and ear, wires visibly running from eye/ear down the neck to his biotic arm, wears a black hoodie and sagging blue jeans with white running shoes.  A "wrist PDA" wraps around his left forearm.  Stands at about five feet, nine inches, average build with an intimidating stature.

Pockets: Keychain, wallet with ID and $5
Backpack: Two protein bars, a bottle of water, and a spare change of clothes.
Weapons: PD-9 9mm pistol, switchblade.

Body Modification: Military grade breaching modification:  Biotic right arm with small caliber single shot pistol housed in the wrist.  Sonic imaging hardware, synced with biotic eye and ear.  Fingers launch-able as projectiles in emergencies.
Short backstory: Daniel was exposed to a work related explosion, rendering parts of his right side unusable.  The workplace payed for his hospital bills, but Daniel was terminated as he was no longer able to work.  As a result, Daniel sued and won, using the money to purchase black market augmentations to return to the labor force.
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